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Genetic variants in the promoters of let-7 family are associated with an increased risk of major depressive disorder.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Sept 2015
Liang Yundan, Zhao Gaofeng, Sun Ruifen, Mao Yuanyi, Li Gangqin, Chen Xueyan, Gao Linbo, Hu Zeqing
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Let-7 family plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Genetic polymorphisms in the promoters of miRNA may influence individual׳s susceptibility to diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between rs10877887 and rs13293512 polymorphisms in the promoters of let-7 family and the risk of MDD. METHOD: Polymerase chain reaction-restriction...
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